MARINE CORPS AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT AND
EXPLOSIVES SAFETY POLICY MANUAL
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a. Jurisdiction and Responsibilities
. The WSESRB is
designated by the CNO to review safety aspects of weapon or
explosive systems and to make recommendations to the responsible
naval command or Program Manager (PM). This responsibility
includes all mechanical, chemical, biological, Hazards of
Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO), and other
electrical hazards associated with a weapon system. Equipment
and systems whose malfunction would imperil the safe handling,
maintenance, storage, transfer, release, delivery, firing,
demilitarization, or disposal of a weapon system are also
included. Additionally, in the areas of safety, the WSESRB
recommends for approval for full production all systems and
materials considered for use by the DON.
b. Board Composition. The WSESRB is headed by a
representative of the NOSSA and consists of representatives from
COMMARCORSYSCOM (AM) and other commands as necessary.
c. Responsibilities. Every PM, weapon system designer,
producer, processor, packager, handler, or user of a weapon
system is responsible for safety within their activity. The
WSESRB reviews all DON weapon system acquisition programs to
ensure that all safety requirements are met. WSESRB reviews
must be conducted before weapon systems advance to the next
stage of development and recommendations provided to the
respective PM before test, prototype, or production units are
introduced to the Marine Forces. Detailed instructions for
preparing for WSESRB Reviews are contained in NAVSEAINST 8020.6
series.
3. Explosives Safety Inspection (ESI) Program
a. Jurisdiction and Responsibilities. The jurisdiction of
the NOSSA to conduct shore station ESIs applies to all Navy and
Marine Corps installations, including tenant, or other commands
(Federal, State, etc.), engaged in the storage, handling,
renovation, production, processing, development, testing, or
transporting A&E.
NOTE
The inspection of Marine Corps activities conducted in
accordance with Program 09 of NAVSEAINST 8020.14 series is
restricted to small arms and grenade ranges only. Additionally,
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